Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of March 21st

Five Shows Under $25 in Toronto this Week

The theme of this week’s picks is twists. Some of these shows work to put a spin on traditional tropes or reinvent them altogether, taking on everything from genres to gender. Others are more concerned with offering twists and turns in a narrative sense. Whatever your preference, these shows aren’t designed to twist unreasonable ticket prices from your wallets. Check ’em out!

Watch Out Wildkat! and Swordplay: A Play of Swords. Sketch troupe Sex T-Rex performs two comedies in repertory: Watch Out WildKat, a saddle ride through the Wild West; and Swordplay, a swashbuckling adventure set in a video game from the 1990s. Mar 11-27, Wed-Sat 7:30 & 9 pm, mat Mar 13 & 20 at 2 pm. $20 per show, $30 for both. Show Info.

The Death of the King by Bahram Beyza’ie (Modern Times Stage Company/Theatre Centre). Mar 26-Apr 11. A family must prove their innocence after a king is found dead in their flour mill. Previews Mar 26-27, opens Mar 29 and runs to Apr 10. Details TBA. $15-$25 Show Info.